Valletta FC welcomed the Malta Premier League’s decision to approve a new matchday revenue framework, describing it as a fairer, more sustainable model that was better aligned with the long-term interests of Maltese football.
The club argued that the previous system had failed to adequately recognise and reward the efforts of clubs that invested in their supporters, promoted their matches and successfully attracted fans to stadiums. According to Valletta FC, the system had effectively penalised clubs that generated the largest share of matchday income and contributed most significantly to attendances.
Valletta FC President Claudio Grech said in a statement that the reform restored a fundamental principle whereby clubs that worked hard to bring supporters through the turnstiles should be incentivised rather than disadvantaged.
He stated that the new framework ensured revenues would be distributed in a manner that better reflected each club’s contribution, promoted accountability and encouraged greater investment in fan engagement and the overall matchday experience.
Grech described the reform as not only a victory for Valletta FC but also for common sense and the future sustainability of Maltese football.
Throughout the discussions, Valletta FC maintained that its objective was never to weaken solidarity within the game, but rather to establish a model based on transparency, fairness and appropriate incentives. The club argued that football grows when clubs are encouraged to innovate, engage with their communities and generate value, rather than rely on mechanisms that discourage ambition and commercial development.
Valletta FC also thanked the Malta Premier League, fellow clubs and all those who contributed constructively to the discussions that led to the reform. Particular appreciation was expressed towards Chairman Dr Joseph Muscat and CEO Alan Abela for their role in the process.
The club reaffirmed its commitment to supporting reforms aimed at strengthening Maltese football as a whole, reiterating its belief that a healthier football ecosystem is built on integrity, sustainability and rewarding those who contribute to the growth of the game.
Valletta FC concluded that the approval of the new framework marked an important step forward for Maltese football and represented progress in the right direction for the sport.
